NIT

NIT is an acronym with several notable uses, most commonly referring to educational institutions in India and a major U.S. college basketball postseason tournament. In addition to these, the acronym may appear in other contexts depending on the field or country.

National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are a system of publicly funded engineering and technology universities in India. They evolved from Regional Engineering Colleges and were designated as Institutes of National Importance by the Indian government in the mid-2000s. There are over 30 NITs located across the country, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, sciences, and related disciplines. Admissions to undergraduate programs are primarily through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, while postgraduate admissions are typically through national-level tests such as GATE or similar examinations. NITs emphasize technical education, research, and industry collaboration, and they are widely regarded as prominent engineering institutions in India.

The National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is an annual postseason college basketball tournament in the United States. It is organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and is one of the oldest postseason events in the sport, first held in 1938. Traditionally, the NIT has featured teams that did not receive bids to the NCAA Tournament, though formats have varied over the years. Games are played at campus sites in the early rounds and at neutral venues for later rounds, culminating in a championship game hosted in a selected city. The NIT remains a secondary postseason opportunity for many mid-major and other eligible programs.

Other uses of the acronym exist in different domains and locales. When encountering NIT, context is needed to determine the intended reference.